Cost surprises are one of the biggest sources of stress in American healthcare. Here's exactly what to expect at urgent care.
With insurance
Most plans treat urgent care like a specialist visit: a copay of $25–$75 is typical, far below an ER copay of $150–$500. High-deductible plans pay the negotiated rate, usually $100–$200 for a standard visit.
Self-pay at Daystar
Our urgent care visit is $125 and a telehealth visit is $75 — listed publicly on our pricing page. Additional charges may apply for labs, imaging, procedures, medications, injections, and supplies, and we'll tell you before they happen.
The ER comparison
For the same sprained ankle, an ER commonly bills 10–20x what urgent care does — plus a longer wait. Reserve the ER for true emergencies: chest pain, trouble breathing, severe bleeding, stroke signs.
